Cecil Recreation Complex

The Cecil Recreation Complex at the Cecil Commerce Center is a comprehensive recreational facility on the west side of Jacksonville, Florida. The $25 million project was part of the 2000 Better Jacksonville Plan and will eventually include 1500acre. The City of Jacksonville, Parks and Recreation department manages the facilities.HistoryPrior to 1999, Naval Air Station Cecil Field included nearly 23000acre. During that era, the city of Jacksonville created the Cecil Field Park, which is now part of the Cecil Recreation Complex. The new gymnasium and fitness center are located there. Amenities that remain from the Navy days include: an 18-hole golf course, two lighted baseball fields, an outdoor basketball court, a Football field, two pedestrian docks for fishing at Lake Newman, numerous picnic tables, grills, and playground equipment; restrooms, two adult softball fields, a youth softball field and six lighted tennis courts.FacilitiesEquestrian centerThe Jacksonville Equestrian Center is the jewel of the Cecil Recreation Complex. The 125000sqft multi-purpose center was opened in March 2004 and its 4,000 seats have hosted a diverse group of events which range from Dressage to Rodeo; the Royal Lipizzan Stallions to the 4-H annual horse show. Non-equestrian events have included Monster truck shows, Demolition derby, music concerts and band camp.